11–12Society and Culture 11–12 Syllabus (2026)
The new Society and Culture 11–12 Syllabus (2026) is to be implemented from 2028 and will replace the Society and Culture Stage 6 Syllabus (2013).
2027
- Plan and prepare to teach the new syllabus
2028, Term 1
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 11
- Start implementing new Year 11 school-based assessment requirements
- Continue to teach the Society and Culture Stage 6 Syllabus (2013) for Year 12
2028, Term 4
- Start teaching the new syllabus for Year 12
- Start implementing new Year 12 school-based assessment requirements
2029
- First HSC examination for the new syllabus
Content
Life Skills
Through collaborative curriculum planning, it may be decided that Life Skills outcomes and content are the most appropriate option for some students with intellectual disability.
The Loading contentis to be integrated as appropriate to the strengths and needs of individual students.
Similarities and differences between individuals
Ways to describe personal identity
Changes in personal identity over time
Factors that influence and shape personal identity
The role of storytelling in the development of personal identity
Connection to Country for Aboriginal Peoples and/or the role of Languages in forming identity
Ways Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples’ Knowledges, traditions, spirituality and Cultural values are passed down through generations
Ways personal identity can be expressed in social environments
Ways that culture influences the expression of identity
How culture impacts gender roles and status
Rights and responsibilities when expressing personal identity
Types of groups people can belong to
Factors that influence and shape group identity
Ways group identity can be expressed
Benefits of participating in and belonging to a group
Challenges of belonging to a group
Benefits and challenges of belonging to more than one social or cultural group
Barriers to accessing and participating in groups in the community
Students explore identity in ONE social or cultural group.
Who belongs to the group
Views, values or traditions of the group
How symbols, traditions and social norms are used by the group to express identity
Similarities or differences in the beliefs, values or traditions of the group with those of another group
Representations of the group’s identity
How the group’s identity can shape an individual’s personal identity
How the group’s identity has changed or stayed the same over time
Students apply ethical research practices to investigate ONE aspect of personal or group identity.
Select an aspect of personal or group identity to research
Participate in developing a research question
Gain consent from participants, ensuring they agree with full understanding
Respect and maintain people’s privacy during research
Demonstrate respect, fairness and inclusivity when engaging with research participants
Gather and record data
Draw conclusions from the data gathered
Communicate findings about personal or group identity
Reflect on the effectiveness of the methods used to gather data